“If you don’t have your head up, look out,” said John Williams of NHL Central Scouting. “He reminds me of former St. Louis Blues defenceman Barret Jackman. He usually gets one or two big hits every night, but his skill level has improved this season. He has a good shot, makes plays, and his skating has gotten considerably better.”

Woo wore No. 4 because of Bobby Orr, but says he looks up to Shea Weber.

“I feel having that extra grit kind of helps me in the game,” said Woo in an interview with NHL.com before the draft. “I always bring it back to Shea Weber. One time I watched a game of his and a player was coming down on his side but cut across to the other defenceman and I think it was because he didn’t want to take Shea Weber 1-on-1. That’s something I want to bring to the game; be that guy that opponents are scared to play against.”

The Canucks hold four more draft picks in the draft, which they’ll make on Saturday morning in Dallas.